Thrift Store & Donation Center

HILLCREST

Thrift Store & Donation Center

What Can I Donate?

Thank you so much for considering Father Joe’s Villages for your donation! We value each and every donation as they are sold to raise funds for our life-changing programs. We accept most donations of items in gently used and working condition. All donations are sold as is, so they must be clean and in good condition. When we receive an item that cannot be sold in our stores or easily recycled, we have to pay for disposal. This means that less funds go towards helping our neighbors in need. Please read both the list of items we accept and the list of items we are not able to accept.

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* IMPORTANT REMINDER BEFORE YOU DONATE ELECTRONICS: Please make sure to remove all confidential information before you donate electronics. Also, please note, when you donate electronics, State of California regulations require that Father Joe’s Villages collect your name, address, telephone number and signature, indicating that the donated device was used within California. Your collected information is kept confidential and is never used for advertising or marketing purposes.

What Can’t I Donate?

DUE TO FEDERAL & STATE LAWS, SAFETY CONCERNS AND RECYCLING GUIDELINES FATHER JOE’S VILLAGES DOES NOT ACCEPT DONATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

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What to Know Before You Donate

BEFORE YOU DONATE, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

PICK-UP SCHEDULE

Our drivers pick-up donations between 8 am – 4 pm. We will schedule to pick up your donations on a specific day but we are unable to provide you with the exact time of pick-up. Each day our drivers are juggling multiple pick-ups of varying sizes at many locations, impacting their daily schedule. We value your time, so on your scheduled day we will call you a half an hour before your pick-up allowing you time to prepare.

ENSURE SAFETY

MOVE ITEMS TO GROUND FLOOR

For their safety, drivers cannot move furniture up or down stairs. Unless there is a working elevator, all items must be on ground level for pick-up.

PROVIDE ACCURATE COUNT

When scheduling your pick-up the operator will ask you how many bags/boxes or items you have for pick up. Please give an accurate count of items as it helps us ensure there is enough space in our trucks for your donation.

TAX RECEIPT

A tax- deductible donation receipt will be left at the donation site.

DROP-OFF ITEMS

If you’d like to drop your donations off at store near you, click here for a list of our Donation Centers.

FURNITURE: Any furniture that can be carried by no more than two people, including couches, love seats, armchairs, chairs, dining room sets, tables, coffee tables, mirrors, nightstands, headboards, office chairs, non-wooden desks, dressers, entertainment centers and more. All items must be gently used or in new condition. We cannot except things that are torn, stained or broken. See additional restrictions below.

* IMPORTANT REMINDER BEFORE YOU DONATE ELECTRONICS: Please make sure to remove all confidential information before you donate electronics. Also, please note, when you donate electronics, State of California regulations require that Father Joe’s Villages collect your name, address, telephone number and signature, indicating that the donated device was used within California. Your collected information is kept confidential and is never used for advertising or marketing purposes.

What items do Father Joe's Villages not take?

DUE TO FEDERAL & STATE LAWS, SAFETY CONCERNS AND RECYCLING GUIDELINES, FATHER JOE’S VILLAGES DOES NOT ACCEPT DONATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

Our driver can call you 30 minutes ahead of time to let you know we are on our way or you can leave the donations out and we will pick them up. If you’d like the driver to call ahead, please let the operator know when they call.

When our operator calls you to schedule a time to pick-up your donations, they will work with you to find a date that is convenient for you.

Do you offer free pick-up services?

Yes, our donation pick-up services are free. If you are able, we are happy to accept cash donations to cover the cost of gas. Our drivers carry donation envelopes.

Will you let me know when you are on your way?

We will schedule to pick up your donations on a specific day but we are unable to provide you with the exact time that we will be there. Each day our drivers are juggling multiple pick-ups of varying sizes at many locations. Each of these things impact their daily schedule. We value your time and we know it is difficult to wait around for our drivers, so on your scheduled day we will call you a half an hour before your pick-up allowing you time to prepare.

When scheduling your donation pick-up, please specify that you would like the driver to call ahead.

Do I have to be home when the driver arrives?

You do not have to be at home during pick-up. You may leave your donations outside.

Where can I drop off items I would like to donate?

We have three donation centers located in San Diego:

SAN DIEGO

Daily Auctions & Donation Center

815 33rd St.San Diego, CA 92102

Monday – Sunday 8 am – 4 pm

IMPERIAL BEACH

Thrift Store & Donation Center

1555 Palm Ave., Suite F San Diego, CA 92154

Monday – Saturday 9 am – 8 pm Sunday 10 am – 6 pm

EL CAJON

Thrift Store & Donation Center

2325 Fletcher Parkway El Cajon, CA 92020

Monday – Saturday 9 am – 6 pm Sunday 10 am – 6 pm

HILLCREST

Thrift Store & Donation Center

1457 University Ave San Diego, CA 92103

Monday – Saturday 9 am – 7 pm Sunday 10 am – 5 pm

Why Can’t I Donate Certain Items?

Old, Broken & Unusable Items

Unfortunately, whenever we receive an item that cannot be sold in our stores or easily recycled, we have to pay for disposal. This means that less funds go towards helping our neighbors in need.

Please only donate items that are in gently-used, new condition or “usable”. We cannot accept furniture or items that are broken, torn or severely damaged. Unusable items are any items that are stained, broken, torn, cracked, peeling, worn, etc. We do not accept anything that needs to be repaired or refinished, as we do not have the means to fix them for resale.

Items Restricted for Resale

Other items, such as cribs, toilets, chemicals, mattresses and more, are restricted for resale by California state law and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Items Restricted for Safety Reasons

We value the health and safety of our staff. To protect the wellbeing of our truck drivers and store employees, our policy is that we cannot accept anything that cannot be carried safely by two people. This means we are unable to accept big items like beds, pianos, pool tables, conference tables, etc. Additionally, our staff cannot move items down steps. If you live above the ground floor, all donations must be moved to the ground floor before pick up.

Where Can I Dispose of the Items You Do Not Accept?

Mattresses/Box Springs

If you’re buying a new mattress, ask your retailer if they offer free collection.